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New research by The Salvation Army has estimated that as many as 8,000 working people in Scotland will be homeless this Christmas.

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has reiterated its concern about emissions of fine particulate matter PM2.5 caused by domestic wood burning, after new research found the biggest source of the most dangerous type of air pollution in England comes from wood burning stoves.

Housing minister Paul McLennan visited an affordable housing development in East Lothian yesterday to highlight plans in the draft Budget for next year to increase funding for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme. The investment could see the total budget for delivering affordable homes rise to &

The annual tenant survey carried out by Edinburgh-based letting agent Clan Gordon has revealed that 97% of its tenants would recommend the firm to others. The letting agent said the result reaffirms its commitment to providing a service that places tenants' needs first.

Residents, staff and volunteers from Abbeyfield - a national charity providing housing and care for older people - attended the Together at Christmas Royal Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, in recognition of those who have gone above and beyond to help others in their communities.

The British Gas Energy Trust has published its 2024 Impact Report, marking two decades of dedicated efforts to alleviate the detrimental impacts of poverty with a focus on fuel poverty across the UK.

Fife Council said it is continuing to support individuals and families in need and facing crises across the region despite its own serious financial pressures. A report to Fife Council's cabinet committee outlined all the support which has been given this financial year and what changes may need to

A new digital alarm system is to be introduced that will help keep vulnerable citizens safe in their homes across the North East.   Aberdeen City Council, in partnership with Bon Accord Care, and Health and Social Care Partnerships in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, have joined the Shared Al

Audit Scotland's Annual Audit Report 2023/24 has commended The Highland Council for its effective financial management and governance arrangements. The 2023/24 report, published in November 2024, has been considered by the council’s Audit Committee. It acknowledges "the council’s effecti

The Highland Council is in the process of producing a new Highland Local Development Plan (LDP).

Bailie Chris Ahern has become the latest Ambassador for Veterans Housing Scotland. Mr Ahern was first elected as a councillor of the Perth City Ward in 2017 and re-elected in 2022.

Kingdom Group is partnering with Scottish charity Change Mental Health, welcoming Isla Aitchison as a new mental health resilience support worker on its Tenancy Support Service (TSS) team. Isla’s role has been created through a new partnership with Change Mental Health and marks the first coll

Falkirk Council's Building Maintenance Division (BMD) has responded quicker to repairs and reduced backlogs for upgrades and adaptations in the past year.

Thousands of children from disadvantaged backgrounds will benefit from free breakfasts, thanks to £3 million from the Scottish Government. Announced in the draft Budget for 2025-26, Bright Start Breakfasts will help more primary school children get a healthy start to the day. The initiative wi

A survey is being launched today to gather local views on potential changes to the services provided by Orkney Islands Council - as the local authority begins to plan for its budget setting process in February. The council will be advised what its budget allocation will be from the Scottish Governme